Guidelines for Recognition and Treatment of Anaphylaxis in the School Setting

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School Safety

Summary

House Bill 1107/Senate Bill 656 enacted by the 2012 General Assembly required local school boards to adopt and implement policies for the possession and administration of epinephrine in Virginia public schools by the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. The Department of Health (VDH), in conjunction with the Departments of Education (DOE) and
Health Professions, established a stakeholder workgroup which developed revised guidelines for the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis in the school setting. These revisions were incorporated into the existing “Virginia School Health Guidelines” published by VDH in consultation with DOE.